Swift Shrimp Snacks

My mom came up with this quick snack for my dad while he was watching Sunday football. She cut leftover Italian or French bread into slices, then cut the slices in half. She put leftover cooked shrimp on each piece of bread and covered it with a slice of Velveeta. She popped these under the broiler until the cheese melted. Everyone loved them. (I always have requests for these snacks at get-togethers, so I don’t wait until we have leftovers!) —Susann O’Connor, Ormond Beach, Florida

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This recipe is adapted from a breakfast treat a friend of ours prepared during back-country trips into the mountains. Now we serve it to guests at our bed and breakfast, and it's one of their favorites! The maple syrup, Vermont cheese, bread from our local baker and eggs from our own Bantam hens provide plenty of energy for skiers, hikers and bicyclists who visit our inn!

I prefer Italian food, but my brother is a big fan of Mexican cooking. I combined my preferences with his and came up with this recipe. He loved it. If you prefer a spicier flavor, just use hotter salsa. —Carly Curtin, Ellicott City, Maryland